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Class XII – Physical Education Practice Paper – 1 – Answers

Subject: Physical Education

Class XII

Time Allowed: 3 hours

Max. Marks: 70

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1) The question paper consists of 5 sections and 37 Questions.

2) Section A consists of question 1-18 carrying 1 mark each and is multiple choice questions. All questions are compulsory.

3) Sections B consist of questions 19-24 carrying 2 marks each and are very short answer types and should not exceed 60-90 words. Attempt any 5.

4) Sections C consist of Question 25-30 carrying 3 marks each and are short answer types and should not exceed 100-150 words. Attempt any 5.

5) Sections D consist of Question 31-33 carrying 4 marks each and are case studies. There is internal choice available.

6) Section E consists of Question 34-37 carrying 5 marks each and are short answer types and should not exceed 200-300 words. Attempt any 3.

(SECTION -A)

Q1. Identify the asana:

a) Paschimottanasana                    b) Halasana                         c) Vajrasana                        d) Dhanurasana

Q2. A person who likes to learn new things, new concepts and new experiences are categorized as ____________.

a) Agreeableness                             b) Extroversion                 c) Conscientiousness      d) Openness

Q3. Cartwheel in gymnastics is an example of _______________

a) Static Equilibrium                        b) Dynamic Equilibrium c) Active Equilibrium      d) Passive Equilibrium

Q4. Slow twitch fibres are ____________ in colour.

a) White                                               b) Red                                   c) Transparent                   d) Brown

Q5. Jumping on the spot is an example of _______________

a) Iso-metric                                       b) Iso-tonic                         c) Iso-kinetic                       d) Iso-kinesthetic

Q6. Take-off in Long jump is an example of _______________ strength.

a) Explosive strength                      b) Maximum strength    c) Strength endurance   d) Static strength

Q7. The amount of oxygen which can be absorbed and consumed by the working muscles from the blood is called __________________

a) Oxygen Uptake                            b) Oxygen Intake              c) Oxygen Transport        d) Vital capacity

Q8. In Law of Acceleration, acceleration of an object is inversely proportionate to its _________________

a) Force                                                b) Mass                                c) Speed                               d) Size

Q9. Given below are the two statements labeled Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

Assertion: Intrinsic motivation has long term benefits.

Reason: As factors behind it are naturally pursuing actions that provide fun, pleasure, fulfillment or challenge In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?

a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

d) (A) is false, but (R) is true

Q10. Carbohydrates which are soluble in water and crystalline in structure.

a) Simple                                             b) Complex                         c) Compound                     d) Complicated

Q11. Which amongst these is not a micro mineral?

a) Iodine                                              b) Magnesium                   c) Iron                                   d) Copper

Q12. Which asana is helpful in increasing height?

a) Sukhasana                                      b) Tadasana                       c) Bhujangasana               d) Vajrasana

Q13. How many byes will be given if there are 17 teams?             

a) 1                                                        b) 8                                        c) 15                                      d) 12     

Q14. How many matches will be played in the knockout tournaments first round if there are 15 teams?

a) 8                                                        b) 7                                        c) 5                                         d) 6

Q15.Watching others play and enjoy which in turn motivates the Child with special need to participate is a part of which kind of strategy?

a) Mental                                             b) Physical                           c) Psychological                 d) Social

Q16. Match the following:

a) I-3,II-4,III-1,IV-2                           b) I-1,II-3,III-4,IV-2           c) I-4,II-2,III-1,IV-3            d) I-2,II-3,III-4,IV-1

Q17. Match the following:           

a) I-1,II-3,III-4,IV-2                           b) I-2,II-3,III-1,IV-4           c) I-1,II-3,III-2,IV-4            d) I-2,II-3,III-4,IV-1

Q18. Weakening of bones due to loss of bone density and improper bone formation is known as_______

a) Amenorrhea                                 b) Anorexia Nervosa       c) Osteoporosis                d) Lordosis

(SECTION B)

Q19. List down any four effects of exercise on the muscular system.

Ans.

Q20.List down any four benefits of self-talk by athletes in sports

Ans. Benefits of self talk

1. Building and developing self efficacy

2. Skill acquisition

3. Creating and changing mood

4. Controlling efforts

5. Focusing attention

Q21. List down any four advantages of fartlek training method.

Ans. Advantages of Fartlek training method:

1. Develops strength and endurance

2. Appropriate form of training for most sports.

3. Can be adjusted to suit age, fitness and health of the athlete.

4. Exercises are simple enough to make each athlete feel a sense of achievement in completing them.

5. A wide range of exercises to select form which will maintain the athlete’s enthusiasm.

6. Can be done in the group.

Q22. Explain any two types of soft tissue injuries with help of examples.

Ans.

Q23. Write down the objectives and administration of the flamingo test.

Ans. Ability to balance successfully on a single leg. This single leg balance test assesses the strength of the leg, pelvic, and trunk muscle as well as static balance.

How to perform:

Stand on the beam. Keep balance by holding the instructor’s hand (if required to start)

While balancing on the preferred leg, the free leg is flexed at the knee and the foot of this leg held close to the buttocks.

Start the watch as the instructor legs go of the participant/subject.

Pause the stopwatch each time the subject loses balance (either by falling off the beam or letting go of the foot being held)

Resume over, again timing until they lose balance. Count the number of falls in 60 seconds of balancing.

If there are more than 15 falls in the first 30 seconds, the test is terminated.

Infrastructure/Equipment Required:

Non Slippery even surface, Stopwatch, can be done by just standing on a beam.

Scoring:

The total number of falls or loss of balance in 60 seconds of balancing is recorded.

If there are more than 15 falls in the first 30 seconds, then test is terminated.

Administrative Suggestion:

Participants should be encouraged to focus eyes on stationary objects straight ahead.

Suggested Physical activities to improve Balance (Flamingo Test)

To improve balance, you should practice one foot balance, walking on toes and heel toe walking, walking on straight lines, skipping, hopping, vrikshasana, walking on beam etc.

Q24. What should be the basic nutrient in a weightlifter’s diet and why?

Ans. (i) Proteins build and repair body cells

(ii) Proteins form part of various enzymes, hormones and antibodies

(iii) Also provide energy (4 Kcal/g)

Milk and milk product, fish, eggs, poultry. Meat, legumes and grains.

(SECTION C)

Q25.Create a mind map including any six advantages of physical activities for children with special needs.

Q26. What are carbohydrates? Differentiate between its types

Ans. Carbohydrates are organic compounds made up of Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen. Carbohydrates are a major source of energy Carbohydrates.

monosaccharide,

disaccharides and polysaccharides

Simple sugars (mono and disaccharides) are found in fruits (sucrose, glucose and fructose), milk (lactose) and sweets that are produced commercially and added to foods to sweeten, prevent spoilage, or improve structure and texture. Polysaccharides are more than two units of monosaccharide joined together. These are Starches and fibre (cellulose). These are also called complex sugars and are found in whole grain cereals, rice, oats, potatoes, bread, legumes, corn and flour.

Q27. Define bye. Explain the rules of giving bye with help of an example.

Ans. The position of a participant in a tournament who is not paired with an opponent, usually in the first round, and advanced to the next round without playing.

The right to proceed to the next round of a competition without contesting the present round, often through nonappearance of an opponent.

Allotment of byes in the fixture should be given in following order:

First bye will be given to last team of Lower Half,

Second by will be given to first team of Upper Half,

Third bye will be given to first team of Lower Half,

Fourth bye will be given to last team of Upper Half

Same pattern will be followed after fourth bye till the remaining byes have been given.,

Q28. Make a table explaining any three personalities from Big five theory and their characteristics.

Ans.

TraitDescription
OpennessBeing curious, original, intellectual, creative and open to new ideas
ConscientiousnessBeing organized, systematic, punctual, achievement-oriented and dependable
ExtraversionBeing outgoing, talkative, sociable, and enjoying social situations.
AgreeablenessBeing affable, tolerant, sensitive, trusting, kind and warm
NeuroticismBeing anxious, irritable, temperamental and moody.

Q29. Explain any three physiological factors determining strength.

Ans. Strength – Strength component has varied sub-types like maximum strength, Explosive strength, Strength, Endurance etc. Each has different types of exercise, intensity and duration so physiological factors vary. In games like weightlifting, jumps, sprint or power, agility and strength dominating sports where force production is high, fatigue is quick, and fast twitch fibre percentage must be high in muscles. ATP-CP system or anaerobic system works to produce energy for strength training. Stroke volume (the volume of blood pumped out of the left ventricle of the heart during each systolic cardiac contraction) is a vital parameter as far as cardiovascular system is concerned.

Q30. What is the meaning of female athletes Triad? Explain any two in brief.

Ans.

(a) disordered eating-

(b) amenorrhea and

(c) osteoporosis

(SECTION D)

Q31.

On the basis of above given fixture answer the following questions:

a) total number of matches in 2nd round are ________

Ans. 8

b) What is the formula for calculating the total number of matches?

Ans. N – 1

c) The fourth round in this case can also be called as_______________

Ans. Semi final

d) What is the formula for calculating the number of byes 

Ans. 2n – N

OR

List down any four committees working during conduct of a competition and briefly explain their role.

Q32. The teachers as well as coaches always make their best efforts to improve the performance of their students in various competitive games and sports. They can help to improve the performance of students if they have adequate knowledge of biomechanics.

a) The more force one exerts on the downward bounce, the higher the ball bounces into the air. Which law is this statement being referred to?

Ans. Third law of motion-Action reaction

b) Among the above given pictures, Newton’s 3rd law is depicted in________

Ans. 1st picture

c) Newton’s second law is also known as____________________

Ans. Law of Acceleration

d) The study of human body and various forces acting on it is___________

Ans. Kinesiology

OR

A high jumper can jump higher off a solid surface because it opposes his or her body with as much force as he or she is able to generate. This example refers to which law of motion?

Ans. Third law of motion-Action reaction

Q33. In relation to the pictures, answer the following questions.

a. What is the mission of the first organization?

Ans. The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in events

b. What is the Motto of the first organization?

Ans. “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”

c. Until 1965 the games in the second picture were known as _______

Ans. International Games for the Deaf

International Silent Games”

d. Second picture games are conducted after every __________years.

Ans. 4yrs

(SECTION E)

Q34. List down any four asanas used for prevention of asthma. Explain the procedure for administration of any one of them with help of a stick diagram.

Ans. Asthma: Sukhasana, Chakrasana, Gomukhasana, Parvatasana, Bhujangasana, Paschimottanasana, Matsyasana, Anulom-Vilom

Q35. Make a table of test items listed under fitness test by SAI (Age group 9-18 yrs) along with the objectives of conducting them. Explain the administration of any one of them.

Ans. Age group 9-18yrs/ class 4-12: BMI, 50mt Speed test, 600mt Run/Walk, Sit & Reach flexibility test, Strength Test (Abdominal Partial Curl Up, Push-Ups for boys, Modified Push-Ups for girls).

Q36. Define flexibility along with its types. Explain any two methods used to develop flexibility

Ans.

Q37. Define Projectile and explain any two factors affecting projectile with help of examples from sports.

Ans. Factors affecting Projectile Trajectory